PORTER GAUD HOLIDAY CLASSIC EVENT RECAPS

Hoop State Championship (Round 2): Liberty Heights National vs. Liberty Heights Varsity

Two teams that are certainly quite familiar with each other battled it out in the second round of the playoffs and for a chance to compete for a state title.  There was no love lost between these two, as you could see that both teams wanted to have a chance to be crowned a champion.  Both teams started out a little slow but got things going, as varsity held a narrow 12-11 lead after...

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Commitment Alert: 2022 Jabare Perry commits to Catawba

Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day.  It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Jabare PerryClass: 2022Committed to: Catawba What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:...

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Liberty Heights' Senior Trio of Bigs Deserve More Attention

This season, the Liberty Heights Athletic Institute made major waves by announcing the formation of their varsity team (in addition to the national program). We've seen plenty of regional or secondary teams designed to complement the 'main' team, but it's unlikely that anyone could've anticipated what would ultimately be created under Coach AJ Jones, Mike Wright, and the rest of their quality...

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Way Past Due: Liberty Heights National Worthy of Offers

Just a few weeks ago, we put out a feature piece on Liberty Heights primarily detailing the trials and tribulations of Coach Mike Wright, his staff, and the incredibly talented collection of players throughout his tenure. In pivoting, their current roster is arguably more impressive than any previous group'yet their individual recruitments don't echo this notion. Sure, college coaches are going...

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The Development of a Powerhouse: Liberty Heights Climbing the Mountain

Given all the constant movement and overall flux within the high school landscape, it can be difficult for someone who isn't especially involved in the scene to understand its nuances. What does this mean' Think specifically about the group over at Liberty Heights. Their coaching staff of Mike Wright, Ben Johnson, DaQuan Santos, and Robert Shuler has been around for quite a while, but the...

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Phenom Open Gym Tour: Liberty Heights (National and Varisty)

Phenom Hoops checked in on Wednesday morning down around the Charlotte area, as Liberty Heights and Coach Mike Wright was back in action. Now having two teams on display, both national and varsity, Phenom was able to get a glimpse of an array of talent on the court, as we break down all the players to know and watch this season. Both teams should be fun to watch for sure and looking to make some...

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Game Recap: Cape Fear Christian at Northwood Temple

One thing is for certain, basketball in Fayetteville is high level and the NCISAA Sandhills Conference is one of the toughest conferences in the state from top to bottom. Every single game is a dog fight. You have to bring it every single night. Last night’s conference opener between Cape Fear Christian and Northwood Temple lived up to the hype. Even with limited seating capacity, the...

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Phenom Spotlight: 2022 Jabare Perry (Cape Fear Christian)

We can say it now… Cape Fear Christian Academy is going to be a program you will want to watch and keep track of in North Carolina in the 1A Division. They have talent and a winning pedigree, led by their coaching staff. Phenom Hoops got a chance to watch them at the Holiday Classic recently and we saw several players of interest.

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TLPS v. Cape Fear Christian (Recap/Standouts)

The third game for day four of Phenom's Holiday Classic took place between two very intriguing programs in TLPS and Cape Fear Christian. TLPS has improved considerably since the beginning of the event, steadily progressing with each viewing and highlighting an unselfish approach. On the other side, Cape Fear Christian has quietly opened the season as one of the better teams in the state....

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Holiday Classic: Bull City National vs. Cape Fear Christian (Recap/Standouts)

Last game on the night, viewers and fans got themselves a treat as Bull City National, loaded with talent, went up against Cape Fear Christian, a team that has started off the season in tremendous fashion and looking to make a statement in Rock Hill. It wasn't the highest scoring game in the first half but it was more of a balanced attack for Bull City Prep National, as he had several players...

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